At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to handle bookkeeping and assist with financial reporting.
- Company: Dynamic firm offering a supportive environment for aspiring accountants.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, study support for ACCA/ACA, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for Agile Working and involvement in exciting projects.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career while gaining hands-on experience in finance.
- Qualifications: GCSE or equivalent; eagerness to pursue an accounting qualification.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Within this role the individual will work as part of the team doing day-to-day bookkeeping and assisting on various reporting requirements.
What you’ll be doing:
- Record journal entries related to fund transactions and associated fund structures
- Reconcile bank accounts, investments and other account balances
- Maintenance of general ledgers
- Assist in preparation of financial statements (quarterly or annual), investor reports and other financial reporting deliverables
- Assist in preparation of Fund NAV packs and working papers
- Coordinate with auditors during year-end audits; provide supporting documentation and responding to audit queries
- Assist in processing capital calls and distributions to investors of the fund structure
- Assist in responding to investor queries
- Operate within a ISAE 3402 controls environment
- Liaising with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
- Assisting with and contributing to ad hoc projects as required
The ideal background for this role:
- A good academic background to include GCSE or equivalent
- Willingness to study towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule:
This role is based in our Jersey office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
Trainee Accountant employer: Gen II
Gen II in Southampton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises compliance excellence and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, including support for the ICA Diploma, and enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on meaningful contributions to compliance operations, Gen II stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career.
